First Church of Christ, Springfield

Name: First Church of Christ
Address: Springfield, United States

#9 among attractions in Springfield

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First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District. ()

Built: 1819 (205 years ago)Coordinates: 42°6'4"N, 72°35'15"W

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Metro CenterSpringfield United States

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First Church of Christ – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MassMutual Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Symphony Hall, Paramount Theater.

~620 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
MassMutual Center, Springfield
3 min walk • The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...
0.5 miS
Hoops history in the sport's birthplace
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield
14 min walk • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts.
~820 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
4 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
11 min walk • The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.
~1030 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, Springfield
5 min walk • The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is a museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States located in the William Pynchon Memorial Building, which until 2009 housed the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. The museum opened in June 2017. It is located on the Quadrangle along with the Dr.
~1390 ftSW
Park
Connecticut River Walk Park, Springfield
7 min walk • The Connecticut River Walk is partially constructed park and bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, along the banks of New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. Currently, Springfield's section of this park is 3.7 miles long, running from Chicopee...
~1060 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Garden, Park
Dr. Seuss Memorial, Springfield
6 min walk • The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a sculpture garden in Springfield, Massachusetts that honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss. Located at the Quadrangle, the Dr.
~980 ftN
Museum district, Museum
Quadrangle, Springfield
5 min walk • The Quadrangle is the common name for a cluster of museums and cultural institutions in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, on Chestnut Street between State and Edwards Streets. The Dr.
~930 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
5 min walk • The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.
~1240 ftW
42°6'9"N • 72°35'31"W
Tower Square, Springfield
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~930 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
5 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Church of Christ?

Nearby attractions include Court Square, Springfield (3 min walk), McKinney Building, Springfield (3 min walk), MassMutual Center, Springfield (3 min walk), French Congregational Church, Springfield (4 min walk).

How to get to First Church of Christ by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Church of Christ:

Train

Springfield (12 min walk)

Bus

Berth 2 • Lines: G1 (13 min walk)
Berth 1 • Lines: G2 (13 min walk)